Undisputed

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 pairing in Undisputed presents a clear case of a CPU that is ready for more, paired with a GPU that defines the performance ceiling. The measured frames per second across resolutions and settings tell a consistent story about where the bottleneck lives and how far this combination can be pushed.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep, and the pattern reveals a system firmly limited by the graphics card. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 188 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 136 FPS, a 27.7% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 86 FPS, which is 54.3% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling is far from linear, and the rapid decline as pixel count rises points directly at the GTX 1070's rendering limits.

The data becomes even more telling when examining the High preset. At 1080p High, the average is 112 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 81 FPS, a 27.7% loss. At 4K High, the average plummets to 51 FPS, a 54.5% reduction from the 1080p figure. The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and High settings suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor; if the Ryzen 5 8400F were struggling, the gap between 1080p and 1440p would likely shrink as the GPU load increases.

The Medium preset offers the only complete min/max data, and it further supports the GPU-bound conclusion. At 1080p Medium, the average is 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS and maximum of 155 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average is 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and maximum of 112 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS and maximum of 71 FPS. The minimum FPS values scale almost exactly with the averages, indicating no sudden CPU-related hitches; the frame time variance is consistent, which is typical of a GPU that is working at full capacity.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling, reinforcing the GPU ceiling. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 72 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 52 FPS, a 27.8% drop. At 4K Ultra, the average is just 33 FPS, a 54.2% reduction from 1080p. The fact that the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is nearly identical across all four settings (hovering around 54%) is the smoking gun. If the Ryzen 5 8400F were a bottleneck, the 4K results would show a smaller relative drop because the CPU would be able to feed frames faster than the GPU could render them. Instead, the consistent scaling indicates that the GTX 1070's fill rate and shading capacity are the sole arbiters of performance.

The 4K Ultra result of 33 FPS is barely playable, and the 4K High result of 51 FPS is on the edge of smooth motion. The jump from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly a quarter of the frame rate at every setting, while the jump to 4K costs another quarter on top of that. This is a textbook GPU-bound scaling curve, where the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at any resolution, but the GPU simply cannot keep up with the increasing pixel workload.

FAQ

*Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F bottlenecking the GTX 1070 in Undisputed?*

A: The data suggests it is not. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 188 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that would stress many CPUs. The consistent percentage drop in FPS when moving from 1080p to 1440p to 4K across all settings (approximately 27% and then 54% respectively) indicates that the GPU is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would not drop as dramatically with increased resolution, as the CPU load would remain constant while the GPU load increases.

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Undisputed with this hardware?*

A: Based on the measured data, 1080p is the only resolution where this combo can consistently deliver high frame rates. At 1080p High, the average is 112 FPS, which is smooth. At 1440p High, the average drops to 81 FPS, which is still playable but less fluid. At 4K, even the Low preset only averages 86 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 33 FPS. Therefore, 1080p is the recommended resolution for a balanced experience.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 9780. Its nearest rival, the AMD FirePro W5000, scores 9803, which is 0.2% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M2000M scores 9832, which is 0.5% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla M10 scores 9724, which is 0.6% lower, and the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 scores 9716, which is 0.7% lower. This places the GTX 1070 in a very tight performance band, essentially tied with these other cards in aggregate compute performance.

*Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested combinations in Undisputed?*

A: The combo rank is 3072 out of 3718 tested combinations. This places it in the lower third of all tested systems, meaning that while it can play the game, there are many other CPU and GPU pairings that deliver higher frame rates in this specific title.

Q: Does the GTX 1070's VRAM capacity affect performance at 4K?

A: The GTX 1070 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 33, which is a significant reduction from the 72 FPS at 1080p Ultra. While the data does not explicitly state that VRAM capacity is the cause, the sharp drop in performance at 4K is consistent with a GPU that is running out of memory bandwidth or capacity, forcing the system to handle textures less efficiently.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F a strong performer relative to other CPUs?

A: Yes, the CPU benchmarks indicate it is a solid mid-range processor. It has a percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 77% of them in aggregate benchmark scores. Its average benchmark score is 25005, which is very close to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 24964, a mere 0.2% difference.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 4 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. In the context of Undisputed, this CPU appears to have ample processing power for the game's physics and AI, as evidenced by the high frame rates achieved at lower resolutions.

The synthetic benchmarks for the CPU reinforce its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20851 in multi-core and 2943 in single-core. These scores are indicative of a processor that can handle many threads simultaneously, which is beneficial for modern games that utilize multiple cores for various simulation tasks. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6091 and the max-thread score of 6165 show that the CPU scales well with thread count, and the single-thread score of 951 in 3DMark is competitive for gaming workloads that rely on a single powerful core.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration is designed to reduce memory latency, which is critical for game logic and frame pacing. The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth ensures that the CPU can quickly access data, further reducing the chances of it becoming a bottleneck.

The fact that the FPS scales so predictably with resolution strongly suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system produces 188 FPS. If the CPU were weak, this frame rate would be much lower, as the CPU would be unable to issue draw calls fast enough to keep the GPU busy. The Ryzen 5 8400F's boost clock of 4.70 GHz and its high single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943) are likely sufficient to feed the GTX 1070 at even the lowest settings. The CPU's performance percentile of 77 versus all CPUs further indicates it is a capable processor that should not hold back a mid-range GPU from the GTX 1070's era.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings to use for different priorities. If the goal is maximum smoothness and responsiveness, the Low preset at 1080p delivers an average of 188 FPS. This is far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors and provides a very responsive experience. The Low preset at 1440p still yields 136 FPS, which is also excellent for high-refresh-rate displays.

For a balanced approach that maintains high frame rates while improving visual quality, the High preset at 1080p is the optimal choice. It averages 112 FPS, which is still very smooth and a significant upgrade over the Low preset in visual fidelity. At 1440p, the High preset averages 81 FPS, which is acceptable for most users, though it may not be ideal for 144 Hz monitors.

The Medium preset offers a middle ground. At 1080p, it averages 135 FPS, which is between Low and High. At 1440p, it averages 98 FPS, which is a better frame rate than High at the same resolution. The Medium preset also has the most complete data, with minimum and maximum FPS recorded. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 115 and the maximum is 155, showing a relatively stable frame time. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 83 and the maximum is 112, indicating a slightly wider variance but still a playable experience.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for this combination. At 1080p, it averages 72 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. At 1440p, it drops to 52 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 33 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The cost of enabling Ultra settings is simply too high for the GTX 1070 to maintain a consistent frame rate.

The best experience per the measured rows is the High preset at 1080p. It provides a substantial visual improvement over Low while maintaining an average FPS of 112, which is well above the 60 FPS standard. For users with a 144 Hz monitor, the Low preset at 1080p is the only setting that can come close to maximizing the display's potential. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can handle all settings, with High being the sweet spot for frame rate and visual quality.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank in Undisputed is 3072 out of 3718 tested combinations. This places it in the 17th percentile of all tested systems, meaning that roughly 83% of the tested combos perform better in this game. This is a low ranking, indicating that the GTX 1070, while a capable card in its day, is now significantly outclassed by more modern GPUs that have been tested for this title.

The low rank is not surprising given the GPU's age. The GTX 1070 was released in 2016 and is now considered end-of-life. Its average benchmark score of 9780 places it in the 47th percentile of all GPUs, meaning it is below average compared to the current GPU landscape. The CPU, on the other hand, is a much newer part, released in 2024, and sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs.

This creates a significant imbalance in the combo. The CPU is a strong, modern processor that can handle any modern game, while the GPU is a legacy part that struggles with newer titles. In Undisputed, this imbalance is evident in the FPS figures. The combo can reach 188 FPS at 1080p Low, which is a high number, but the GPU's limitations become apparent as the settings and resolution increase. The rank of 3072 suggests that many other combos, likely with newer or more powerful GPUs, can achieve higher frame rates, especially at higher resolutions.

The deltaPct values for the GPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.7% of its score, indicating that the GTX 1070 is in a very tight performance cluster with other older or professional cards. However, this cluster is far behind the performance of modern GPUs. The combo's rank reflects this reality: it is a functional pairing for 1080p gaming, but it is not competitive with the vast majority of other systems in the database for Undisputed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average FPS of 188. The Medium preset averages 135 FPS, with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 155 FPS. The High preset averages 112 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 72 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 136 FPS. The Medium preset averages 98 FPS, with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 112 FPS. The High preset averages 81 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 52 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 86 FPS. The Medium preset averages 62 FPS, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. The High preset averages 51 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 33 FPS.

The progression across resolutions is consistent. For each setting, the FPS drops by roughly 27% from 1080p to 1440p, and then by another 27% from 1440p to 4K. This consistent scaling strongly indicates a GPU-bound scenario. The only setting with min and max data is Medium, which shows that the frame time variance increases with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between min and max is 40 FPS. At 1440p, it is 29 FPS, and at 4K, it is 18 FPS. While the absolute variance shrinks, the relative variance compared to the average FPS increases, suggesting less stable frame pacing at higher resolutions.

The 1080p Low result of 188 FPS stands out as the highest measured value. This is likely near the CPU's limit for this game, but the fact that it is so high indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 33 FPS is the lowest measured value, and it highlights the GPU's inability to handle the most demanding settings at the highest resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is the defining component of this combo's gaming performance. It is based on the Pascal architecture and built on a 16 nm process. It has a base clock of 1506 MHz and a boost clock of 1683 MHz. The GPU has 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. This configuration provides a texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s.

The GPU's memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a memory clock of 2002 MHz (or 8 Gbps effective). This provides a memory bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s. This bandwidth is a critical factor in the game's performance at higher resolutions, as the GPU needs to access textures and geometry data at a rapid rate. The FP32 performance of 6.463 TFLOPS indicates the raw compute capability of the card.

The benchmark results for the GPU show a mixed picture. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 1082, which is a modern test that stresses the card heavily. In Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 22121, and in OpenCL, it scores 44700. The Passmark G3D score is 13498, which is a measure of overall gaming performance. The GPU's percentile rank is 47, meaning it is below average compared to all GPUs in the database.

In Undisputed, the GTX 1070's role is clear: it is the primary determinant of FPS. The CPU has enough power to feed the GPU, but the GPU's rendering capacity is limited. The 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the high memory pressure likely contributes to the low frame rates. The 4K Ultra result of 33 FPS suggests that the GPU is overwhelmed by the combination of high-resolution textures and complex shading.

The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are all within 0.7% of its score, showing that it is a representative example of its performance class. However, this class is old, and the GPU's end-of-life production status is reflected in its inability to keep up with modern games at higher settings. The data from Undisputed shows that the GTX 1070 can still deliver playable frame rates at 1080p, but its limitations become stark at higher resolutions, making it the clear bottleneck in this pairing.